Overview

We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to lead on all aspects of data privacy, compliance, and information governance across the Sizewell C project. As DPO, you will act as the organisation's key advisor on data protection matters, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and other applicable privacy legislation. You'll help embed a strong culture of data protection and ethical information handling across a large, complex, and multi-stakeholder infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and related legislation.
• Proven experience in a Data Protection Officer or senior privacy compliance role.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent).

Additional Information

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy.

Project

Following on from the success of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK's next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID) meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

Diversity and Inclusion

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values: Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance Humility: Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing. Please let us know if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

Company Overview

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C was formerly under the majority ownership of the EDF Group but is currently majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C and the business therefore maintains close links to EDF as a part of its ‘nuclear family’.